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Ol Yee Adams

"The Howqua River Ride is full of bush-bashing, mountain goat track climbs, multiple river crossings and exhilarating canters to keep you in your saddle. Out of the saddle there's great company with like-minded adventurers, locally sourced produce for 5 star meals and true country hospitality. Our host, Michael was full of interesting stories about the history

Howqua River Ride

Elaine Herlihy

I fell in love with Botswana on this ride. Cantering with giraffes and zebra - you feel like pinching yourself every single day that you are in such a beautiful, unspoilt place. The ride to Mok and staying out there was really special. The team - Duncan, Kate, Rodgers, Geraldine, could not have done more

Okavango Delta, Botswana

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Catalonia Ride, Spain

Here is WHY you need to secure a saddle seat on the riding holiday in Catalonia, Spain:

*You get to ride a forward-moving Andalusian – one of the most revered and famed breeds of the equine world – for five glorious days.

*It’s a point-to-point ride, which ultimately means each day you’ll be riding to a new destination. Your start point, the unruly, crinkled sierra of the Pyrenees; your end point, the ‘Wild Coast’ of the Mediterranean Sea.

*With this itinerary there are oodles of opportunities for free-running canters along serene, seaside paths, expansive river valleys and through charming, Cork Oak forests iconic to this region of Catalonia. Imagine: Pyrenean peaks loom above meadows and glittering lakes, plains are pock-marked with volcanic cones and windblown capes give way to sandy beach paths and fertile vineyards.

*From dusk to dawn, you’ll be immersed on every sensory level – taste, touch, smell, see and hear – from the regional food, vino, history, music – you’ll live and breathe it for five splendid days.It’s here, at your horse’s pace, that you’ll fall in love with the Spanish way of life.

Perfecto – wouldn’t you agree?

FAST FACTS

time in saddle: on average between 5 to 7 hours daily

breed of horses: Andalusian and Andalusian-cross breeds

type of tack: Spanish and English endurance saddles

pace: the trail includes mountainous and flat terrain in the valleys and plains. For this reason the riding pace is very mixed. Lively canters and steep mountain climbs means riders need to be active out of the saddle. For example, two of the days the horses have to be led by us due to the terrain. Comfortable walking shoes are very helpful for approximately 30 minute descents.

riding ability: suitable for intermediate to advanced riders only.

weight limit: 90kg *please contact us if you are above this weight for a further assessment

accommodation: a mixture of country guest houses, pensións (boarding house) and welcoming family-run hotels. Please be advised the accommodation varies each night from twin-share rooms with ensuite to twin-share rooms with shared bathrooms depending on the location.

seasons: June to September

group size: minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 guests

ride length: 7 days, 6 nights with 5 riding days

2019 departure dates:

June 10 to 16 – ONE globetrotter booked

June 16 to 22

June 24 to 30

June 30 to July 6

July 15 to 21

July 21 to 27

July 27 to August 2

August 5 to 11

August 12 to 18

August 18 to 24

August 24 to 30

September 2 to 8

2019 ride rate:

€1290* per person twin share

A single supplement charge of €30 per night will apply (subject to availability) for guests not wanting to share a room. Please be advised single rooms cannot always be guaranteed though booked. If a previously confirmed single room is not available, you will be entitled to a refund of the price paid for that night.

PLEASE NOTE: the single supplement charge will apply to solo travellers if we do not have another guest willing to share.

*The price includes twin share accommodation; 3x riding days with full board including wine (picnic lunch); 2x riding days with half board only including wine; tax on stays in tourist establishments.

*The price does not include international or regional flights and travel insurance (compulsory); airport transfers on arrival and departure dates; 2x lunches/dinners at restaurant (board fee of €60 payable locally in cash to guides at first dinner); other alcoholic beverages and soft drinks; coffee at dinner and drinks/meals from bars; entrance fees to Museums and Monuments; and staff tips (these are expected, the amount can be decided at your discretion).

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Accepted payment is by credit card only. There is a 2% surcharge on all credit card payments. Since you’ll be paying in a foreign currency, in this case EURO, we believe paying via credit card is the most cost effective and easiest option for you.

Why is the price quoted in European Euro?

With our overseas riding destinations (rides other than in Australia), the currency is dictated by our partner in that country. Therefore due to fluctuating exchange rates we have to quote in the same currency.

TRANSFER INFORMATION

A collective airport transfer service is available at Girona and Barcelona airports on arrival and departure day only (priced per person per way – payable locally in cash).

FURTHER READING AND VIEWING

Keen to find out more about Rudi Stolz, Globetrotting’s guide for this riding adventure? Click here.

Julie Glynn

'There are some places in the world that are best experienced on a horse and with like-minded friends, but knowing how and where to go in the world can prevent you from fulfilling that experience. Globetrotting took out all the homework involved. My 5 day ride in Catalonia through the Pyrenees mountains and rural villages was such a unique experience. Everything was taken care of for me - the trip even included like-minded friends. I just hadn’t met them until I got there!'

Catalonia

Dave & Alison Sandy

'We have just completed the Catalonia Ride and have to say that we found it exceptionally well organised. All the information we needed beforehand was provided and very useful. The horses were exceptionally well cared for and good to ride. The food was amazing - we have both put on weight - and the accomodation was charming and comfortable. We rode though amazing scenery and beautiful countryside and most days had the opportunity to have a refreshing swim in fabulous mountain pools. Overall, I would have no hesitation in recommending this ride.'

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Christine Cady

Did you have a favourite day or experience while on your globetrotting holiday? Day 3 and 4 were fabulous. I enjoyed swimming the horse, and the lunch time visit to Zebedee springs. I also enjoyed the last day's visit to Emma Gorge. In respect to your guides, were you happy with their level of service, knowledge

The Kimberley ride

Peter Hewett

"It was a fantastic and fun trip. The McLean's were lovely, the staff were excellent and we had a ball. I even got a day of fly fishing in on the Friday!"

Lodge ride, British Columbia

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